The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDThe pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.
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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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We can be resentful of our age, or we can be grateful for having attained it.
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A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
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To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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